Red Lentils

Dry orange-red split lentils in a bowl and wooden spoon.

The most common type of red lentil is the Red Chief. It’s a salmon pink in its dried form, but it turns golden when cooked. These lentils cook faster than others. They’re best in purées or soups. Substitutes:masoor dal or yellow lentils or green lentils (These hold their shapes better when cooked.) or brown lentils